BA287 Flight Status British Airways: London to San Francisco (BAW287)

LHR London

Scheduled
15:20
Actual
17:54

Terminal: 5 | Gate: B37

Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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SFO San Francisco

Scheduled
18:45
Estimated
20:14
Delay
1h29'

Terminal: I | Gate: A6

Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time PST

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

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Departed 16h 21m ago · was due to land 6h 01m ago, awaiting update 100%

LHR 17:54 SFO 20:14

8,615 km (5,353 mi) flown · 0 km (0 mi) to go

Route map LHR to SFO Map of the great-circle route from London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom to San Francisco International Airport, United States, 8615 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. UNITED STATES LHR SFO Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 8615 km / 5353 miles · Scheduled Duration: 11:25 · Typical Duration: 10:45

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BA 287 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways London to San Francisco

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 14 LHR SFO 15:20 18:45 Scheduled Track >
Nov 13 LHR SFO 17:54 20:14 Delayed Track >
Nov 12 LHR SFO 16:08 18:50 Landed Track >
Nov 11 LHR SFO 16:15 18:43 Landed Track >
Nov 10 LHR SFO 16:09 18:31 Landed Track >
Nov 09 LHR SFO 16:25 19:11 Landed Late Track >
Nov 08 LHR SFO 16:02 19:02 Landed Late Track >
Nov 07 LHR SFO 16:18 19:03 Landed Late Track >
Nov 06 LHR SFO 16:11 19:03 Landed Late Track >
Nov 05 LHR SFO 16:09 18:10 Landed Track >

British Airways operates BA 287 from London to San Francisco, a 8,615 km (5,353 mi) trip, daily. The timetable allows 11 h 25 min, but the flight usually takes about 10 h 45 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left at 17:54, 2 h 34 min late, and is due in San Francisco at 20:14, 1 h 29 min late.

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About BA 287

British Airways Flight BA287 connects London, United Kingdom to San Francisco, United States, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at San Francisco International Airport SFO.

Route
London Heathrow Airport LHR to San Francisco International Airport SFO
Distance
8,615 km (5,353 mi)
Typical flight time
10 h 45 min
Flies
Daily
On time
4 of the last 8
Average delay when late
20 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 5

Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Compensation of up to £520 per passenger can apply when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled.

BA 287 FAQ

How long is the BA287 flight from London to San Francisco?
The timetable allows 11 h 25 min. London to San Francisco is 8,615 km (5,353 mi).
How often is BA287 from London to San Francisco late?
4 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 20 minutes on average.
When was the latest BA287 flight from London to San Francisco?
The latest BA287 was the 15:20 (local time) departure from London on 12 November 2026; it landed 5 minutes late.
Which days does BA287 fly from London to San Francisco?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does BA287 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal I at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does BA287 have?
Also listed as BAW287 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 287.
Can I get compensation if BA287 is delayed or cancelled?
Up to £520 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.

BA287 and London LHR to San Francisco SFO Flights

Flight BA287 is code-shared by 5 airlines using the flight numbers AY5527, EI8987, IB3628, AS5277, AA6998

Other flights departing from London LHR: BA968, BA1372, BA1484, UA935

Other flights arriving at San Francisco SFO: CI4, UA382, UA1174

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